On the Money

Money talks. And in Meryl Meisler’s case, it wisecracks, reflects, and reveals.

Meryl Meisler’s On the Money is a humorous and thought-provoking photographic series that examines society’s complex relationship with money—through both literal expressions and lived experience.


Drawing from a lifetime of navigating financial uncertainty, Meryl uses her signature wit and visual storytelling to explore idioms and clichés about wealth, worth, and value. Phrases like “cash cow,” “penny pincher,” and “money can’t buy happiness” take on new meaning through her lens, transforming into playful yet poignant commentaries on consumer culture, survival, and personal history.
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At its core, On the Money is about power, perception, and the way money touches everything—sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly, but always persistently. With humor, heart, and a dose of social critique, Meisler turns the taboo topic of money into art that connects us all.

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